As was discussed in the 1st article of this three-part series, neurologists who face a patient with possible Parkinson’s have no definitive test: no scans, no blood tests or spinal taps with which to base their diagnosis. Parkinson’s disease is what is referred to as a “clinical diagnosis.” This means that the decision as to…

Pachygyria is a kind of pre-natal developmental disorder which affects a child and his spontaneous mental growth process. Predominantly, the condition is recognized in a child by the bulky convolutions of the cerebral cortex. This discrepancy gets originated probably due to unusual and abnormal neuron migration in brain and nervous system development process. In case…

Coolers are indispensable storage containers that every household should have, what with the numerous functions they provide. In addition to their popular affiliation with picnics and trips, coolers can be used for food preservation, for emergency kits, and for other general storage functions. Coolers come in different types and sizes, with each one being suitable…

A chronic cough is not actually a disease in itself. However, a cough that lasts for weeks on end is definitely physically tiring, annoying and embarrassing to say the least. The good news is there are potent medications that can relieve a chronic cough. There also are different herbal treatments that are quite effective in…

Oxycontin was first introduced in 1995. It is a Schedule II controlled drug used in the treatment of severe pain disorders. Oxycontin is a long acting form of Oxycodone, the medication’s active ingredient. Today, various forms of oxycontin are available. The drug is a powerful pain killer and widely used in clinical medicine. Because of…

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that commences in plasma cells which are a part of the white blood cells present in the blood circulation. These plasma cells play an important part in the immune system of the body by producing antibodies to help protect the body against infection and damage. In this disease, plasma cells…

The integrity of the chest wall and muscular action of the intercostal muscles and diaphragm are necessary to ensure proper ventilation. Though minor deformities may not be functionally significant, gross bony deformities and muscular paralysis impair ventilation and give rise to respiratory embarrassment. Kyphoscoliosis: Kyphosis is the abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine with convexity…

A hernia is often visible outside the body as a bulge. In fact, the appearance of a visible bulge is usually the first sign that a hernia may be present in the body. Technically, a hernia results when a weakness in the abdominal wall allows the contents of the abdomen – such as the gut…

As a Physiotherapist (aka Physical Therapist) and expectant mother, I find myself increasingly interested in the physical challenges faced by new mothers and their babies. The rapid growth that occurs for both mom and baby creates unique physical demands that are typically without parallel in normal everyday life. These physical demands can lead to a…

Treating glandular fever with natural remedies is showing promising results in relieving uncomfortable symptoms without the side effects of dangerous drugs. Lets have a look at the top 5 remedies: 1) Anti-viral herbs Herbs play a central role in boosting immunity and quelling pain and inflammation. Some of the most popular herbs for treating glandular…

In common with choline, Inositol is often regarded as a member of the B-complex of vitamins, although this is not strictly accurate. Both choline and Inositol, however, work in similar fashion to the B vitamins. Inositol is vital for the health of cell membranes and for the transmission of energy and nutrients between cells. There…

In fighting any illness food is the most natural, safest, most effective weapon without any side effects. Diets of all sorts: We only need one diet as long as it is a good one, don’t we? Yes and no! As there is no magic pill for sickness, there is also no magic diet. This is…

To calculate how many kilojoules or calories you burn off in a day, and therefore how many you should be eating, you multiply your weight in pounds by 10 to get the number of calories you burn. If you are metrically minded, multiply our weight in kilograms by 92.4 to find your kilojoules expenditure. This…

If you are a new parent, you’re probably very aware of the fact that babies go to the bathroom 8 to 10 times a day. Don’t wait to change your baby’s diaper. Do it immediately in order to avoid terrible consequences. If you just can’t get yourself to change that diaper, read these important reasons…

Men of all ages – even those who are not sexually active – are likely to develop a penis rash from time to time. In most cases, a red, itchy penis causes mild to moderate discomfort, but is not a cause for alarm. While it is normal for a penis rash to raise concerns about…